If you are still unfamiliar with Russian products under the brand name "Tonika" from "RoColor", but "terribly want to get acquainted", this article will be interesting for you. Below we will introduce you to one of the shades of "Tonic" - "Amethyst", show the possible results of staining with this composition, and also talk about the potential harm to the hair, if any.
What to choose - paint or tint balm
Of course, all girls think about dyeing their hair in any shade or changing their native color. A woman will not, perhaps, be herself if she does not strive for changes and experiments with her appearance. However, often the reluctance to spoil the hair or become dependent on the chosen paint nullifies all attempts to change the "suit". Whatever advertising tells us, any paint, even the most gentle, injures hair in any case.
The use of special shampoos and balms, of course, will help reduce the damage from the chemical composition of the paint, but comparing the quality of undyed hair and dyed hair is ridiculous. For those who want to take a chance and change without hurting their we alth on their heads, there is alternative - coloring shampoo brand "Tonika".
How Tonic works
This product is a cross between a balm and a paint. Unlike coloring compositions, it will not cause noticeable harm to your hair. The composition of the tonic does not contain ammonia, and this can be guessed as soon as you remove the cap from the Tonic package. The product is available in a wide range of colors to enable you to change your hair color from blonde to black.
As for the balm "Tonic" "Amethyst", this tool is suitable for owners of light curls. With it, you can neutralize yellowness, give your hair a pink and purple tint. It can also be used by women with gray hair.
Product packaging
All Tonika products from the RoColor brand are presented in blue and turquoise bubbles. There is a dispenser on the bottle, however, judging by the reviews, all customers find it inconvenient. On the other hand, no one complained about spillage.
Balm "Tonic" "Amethyst" rich blueberry color, when diluted with water or shampoo becomes deep purple. Girls who have already tried this product strongly recommend using gloves during dyeing. Otherwise, your nails will turn purple, which will then be very difficult to remove. In addition, it is recommended to wear unnecessary clothes during staining, as the balm has a strong coloring effect. Towel oreveryday clothes can be hopelessly damaged if the product gets in.
Uses
There are several ways to use the “Tonic” “Amethyst” tint balm. If you want to neutralize the yellowness of bleached strands, you must dilute the product with water in the proportion of one cap per two liters of water. Rinse your hair with the resulting composition after washing. The second way to use the composition in order to get rid of yellowness on the hair is to add the “Tonic” “Amethyst” balm to the colorless shampoo in a ratio of 1: 4.
To get color
If you decide to use "Amethyst" ("Tonic") for tinting, you need to evenly apply the composition along the entire length of the hair. Leave the product on them for up to 10 minutes for a light shade and up to 45 minutes if you want to change the color of your hair.
Coloring balm "Tonic" does not harm curls like paint. However, this product noticeably dries hair, especially bleached ones. Keep this in mind if you use Amethyst for toning. In order not to dry out the curls, you can mix hair balm with "Tonic" in a ratio of one to two. The strands will be dyed, but will be much softer and more obedient after.
How the color "wears"
It is pointless to expect results from an inexpensive Tonic, like after salon coloring. If you use "Tonic" "Amethyst" to get a bright color, then you may be disappointed. Already after the first shampooing, the resulting color will not be the sameintense, in addition, it is possible to wash off the tint balm in parts. As a result, hair dyed with Tonic looks dirty and untidy.
What results can you expect
What Tonika is known for is unpredictability. If you use it to neutralize yellowness, you can still hope for some tolerable result. Toning can change hair to completely wild shades.
According to reviews, "Tonic" "Amethyst" does a good job of removing yellowness in the hair, but there is a chance that your strands will take on a pink and purple hue. If you absolutely do not want this, then choose a different shade in the RoColor line.
As for toning, as a result you can get the whole spectrum of pink tones, from strawberry to light purple. It is impossible to predict the result, it all depends on the original hair color and its quality.
Product reviews
If you are a frequent visitor to salons, your hair color is clearly calibrated and created by the hands of a master, then the reviews definitely do not recommend using Tonic. You can walk away from your color and be dissatisfied with the result. Hoping that the coloring balm can be easily washed off is not worth it. This product does wash out of the hair, but unevenly. As for the Amethyst balm specifically, the girls note that it is washed off in spots, leaving a dirty pink mark on the hair.
On the other hand, there are many accolades about "Amethyst" as an excellent yellowness neutralizer for girls,whose strands are dyed in light colors or strawberry blond. The main thing is not to overdo it with the amount of balm, otherwise you risk turning into purple tones.
Alternative products
In the domestic market, RoColor with its products Tonika is the most famous and in demand. This demand is partly due to the price, one tube costs from 150 to 200 rubles in a retail store.
The second reason that "Tonic" is popular is a large palette of colors. Whatever your hair color, you can choose something from RoColor products to match your tone or choose a different shade to change.
In addition, according to reviews, Tonic balms really work and not only provide color maintenance, but can completely transform your "suit". However, on the shelves you can find similar products. This is the Farah trademark, Estel professional hair cosmetics. These products differ in price, and what exactly to choose is up to you.
Summarizing
Recommend or not to use the tool "Tonic" "Amethyst"? Reviews from the photo indicate that the result will not be boring for sure. If you want to change the color of your hair and are not afraid of experiments, you can safely tint your hair for the time specified in the instructions. Since even though the balm is washed off poorly, over time you can get rid of the color that you may not like. If the experiment fails completely, along with "Tonic" you can purchase "ReTonic", a composition that removes the resulting shade very quickly. Does it cope withneutralization of yellowness tonic "Amethyst"? Photos of customers show that of course. However, you need to keep in mind that instead of a yellow tint, your hair will take on pink tones. If this is not what you want, then in order to remove the yellowness, use other shades of coloring balm.
